Republic County USD 109

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The Junior Buffs first track meet is today at Washington County. The meet begins at 3:00 for field events and running events at 3:30.
Good luck to all competitors.

It's State FBLA conference day. Good luck to all competitors and to Schola as she campaigns for State Secretary. And Elly's last conference serving as the State Vice President.

Today is the start of Art Show SEASON!! RepCo Art students competed in a local Art Show over in Washington. Here are today's results: Best of Show: Ren Wright-Batik Best of Painting: Eliza Anderson- Acrylic Best of Drawing: Gwen Cole-Pastel Best of Mixed Media: Ren Wright-Batik Scholarship Qualifier: Gwen Cole State Qualifying Piece: Colin White-Acrylic Brennan Zahm-Acrylic Lakyn Gieber- Charcoal Emmarey Moffett- Pencil Matayah Martinez-Colored Pencil Audrey Johnson- Photography Ren Wright-Batik Top Placer within their medium: Brennan Zachman-Acrylic Colin White-Acrylic Emmarey Moffett-Pencil Michael Voorhees- Batik Matayah Martinez- Colored Pencil Kimberly Popelka-Printmaking Mason Issacson-Batik Tyson Douglas-Batik Audrey Johnson-Photography Julian Swank- Fibers Layna Canefield- Fibers Mason Issacson- Sculpture Gavyn Pickard- Sculpture Ren Wright- Sculpture Greyson Novak-Sculpture Katana Mudd- Jewelry Jaylie Heitmann-Jewelry Faith Dyke- Jewelry 1st Place Winners: Ashley Popelka-Acrylic Jaylie Heitmann-Charcoal Lakyn Gieber-Charcoal Faith Dyke-Charcoal Wesley Wendt-Charcoal Taylor Peters-Charcoal Tanner Ingsby-Ink Kelby Stone-Pencil Owen Doyle-Pencil Eliza Anderson- Pencil Ren Wright-Watercolor Connor Martin-Watercolor Eliza Anderson- Charcoal Gavyn Pickard-Mixed Media Olivia Eiseman-Batik Madelyn Lauber-Batik Grady Siemsen-Batik Kimberly Popelka-Colored Pencil Riley Boyer-Colored Pencil Ren Wright- Colored Pencil Madi Hobson-Colored Pencil Colin White-Colored Pencil Ava Thumann-Colored Pencil Ren & Sam- Oil Pastel Ashley Popelka-Pastels Gear Siemsen-Pastels Kimberly Popelka-Jewelry Peyton Splichal-Hand-built Ceramics Second Place Winners: Kash Henke-Acrylic Halen Lusaka- Charcoal Gracie Franey-Charcoal Julian Swank- Charcoal Clentt Gardner- Charcoal Kyla Sasser- Charcoal Cole Hansen- Charcoal Ren Wright-Ink Grady Siemsen-Pencil Riley Boyer- Pencil Ren Wright-Pencil Paul Pachta-Pencil Tanner Inglsbee- Watercolor Grae Siemsen-Watercolor Jasmine Rabah-Mixed Zander Liby-Mixed Katana Mudd-Mixed Sam Poppe-Batik Paul Pachta-Batik Brooklyn Talkington-Batik Kaydence Shelly- Mixed Media Matayah Martinez-Batik Kash Henke- Batik Kimberly Popelka-Batik Gwen Cole-Mixed Media Connor Martin-Colored Pencil Cole Hansen-Colored Pencil Grady Siemsen-Colored Pencil Nick Knedler-Colored Pencil Giada Smith-Colored Pencil Tanner Inglsbee-Colored Pencil Draven Johnson-Colored Pencil Lakyn Gieber-Colored Pencil Madlyn Lauber- Colored Pencil Sam Poppe-Colored Pencil Eliza Anderson-Printmaking Izzy Novak-Mixed Media Faith Dyke-Photography Peyton Splichal-Thrown Ceramics Grady Siemsen- Pastels Becca Evert- Pastels Greyson Novak-Pastel Gavyn Pickard- Jewelry Michael Voorhees-Jewelry Jasmine Horton-Jewelry Third Place Winners: Kyla Sasser-Acrylic Helena Shelly- Acrylic Aydan Hogan- Charcoal Olivia Eiseman-Watercolor Faith Dyke-Watercolor Emmarey Moffett-Mixed Media Jaylie Heitmann-Mixed Media Layna Canefield-Mixed Media Jasmine Horton-Mixed Media Lucas Schultz-Mixed Media Kyla Sasser-Mixed Media Ava Thumann-Mixed Media Kash Henke- Printmaking Gracie Franey-Printmaking Connor Martin- Fibers Kash Henke-Fibers Lucas Schultz-Fibers Lexie Smith-Fibers Ava Thumann-Fibers Jasmine Rabah-Pastel Katana Mudd-Sculpture Ren Wright-Fibers Lakyn Gieber-Jewelry Audrey Johnson-Jewelry Julian Swank- Jewelry Kyla Sasser-Jewelry Congratulations to our artists and winners! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 (I might also mention that Mrs. Strnad has been in the classroom about a total of 10 days in the past two months, as she has been out traveling with The Kansas Teacher of the Year Team. These kiddos have been putting in some EXTRA hard work.... not to mention the fantastic team of substitutes helping hold the art room together! It takes a village, and we are so thankful to have such a supportive one!!!)

RCHS Lady Buffs Softball drops their first game of the year to Concordia 6-7, in the bottom of the 7th. Lady Buffs dropped the second game 0-15, their next games are Tuesday at home versus Sylvan-Lucas, Go Lady Buffs!

RCHS Buffs Baseball loses their first game to Concordia 0-15. They are playing on the Cloud County baseball field, which is absolutely beautiful. The Buffs dropped the 2nd game 0-21 in 3 innings. Next games are at home Tuesday versus Sylvan-Lucas, Go Buffs!

Our Juniors had a fantastic day at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene! 🇺🇸 After recently completing their study of World War II, this trip served as the perfect extension of their learning. Students were able to connect what they studied in class to the life and leadership of Dwight D. Eisenhower, while also gaining valuable context as they prepare to study the Cold War, the Space Race, and the Eisenhower Presidency. From exploring the museum exhibits to walking the grounds and engaging with history firsthand, the students truly had a ball and represented our school incredibly well. A special thank you to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum staff for their assistance, hospitality, and generosity in helping make this experience possible. We are grateful for the opportunity to bring history to life for our students! Experiences like these make learning meaningful, memorable, and lasting. 🇺🇸

Come support the Republic County Softball and Baseball teams on Friday, March 27th at Concordia. The first pitch will be at 4:30 pm at the Concordia City Sports Complex. Good luck Buffs!!

Tonight is guaranteed to be a rootin' tootin' good time! Come see it for yourself! You won't want to miss 2nd and 3rd grade's presentation of YEEHAW!

The culinary classes visited Northside Pizza. While having a pizza lunch, Domonik and Chase shared information about owning and operating a busy restaurant. They talked about how the business started, how they plan for the days and weeks ahead, what the typical day entails and all the behind the scenes things it takes to keep a business running. We even got a preview of a few fun things coming to Northside.

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Mrs. Hansen's Second Grade is learning about measurement. We were able to enjoy the weather today and practice measuring in yards around the school!

🎯 MISSION POSSIBLE at RepCo JH/HS! 🦬

We are officially kicking off our Mission Possible theme as we head into state assessment season!
🗓️ Testing Schedule:
10th & 11th Grade: Week of April 7th
Junior High: Week of April 13th

At Republic County Jr/Sr High, we believe that every student is capable of success, and this is their opportunity to show just how much they’ve learned and grown this year. Our goal is simple: give your best effort and show what you know.

We are proud of the hard work our students and staff have put in, and we’re excited to support our Buffs as they take on this challenge with confidence!

💪 Let’s encourage our students to:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat breakfast
✔️ Come prepared and focused
✔️ Believe in themselves

Together, we know this mission is possible. 🦬✨

#MissionPossible #RepCoBuffs #ShowWhatYouKnow #BuffsGetItDone

Repco art students will be competing in an art show this SATURDAY, over in Washington. The public is invited to view from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at KSDS! Good luck!🍀 🦬💙❤️

Please join us tonight as we recognize our winter sport athletes for all their accomplishments during the 2025-2026 season. The Booster Club is providing a meal for athletes and their families beginning at 6:30 in the cafeteria.

Spring Sports Team/Individual photos will be be on the following dates/places. Please be on the look out for further information and order forms from coaches.

Wednesday-3/25/26
Softball in Gym ASAP after school,
followed by Baseball at Field,
followed by Golf at Course

Thursday-3/26/26
HS Track in NEW Gym ASAP after school,
followed by JH Track in NEW Gym

Buffs WIN, Buffs win their first baseball game of the year 11-10 over Randolph-Blue Valley, Go Buffs! Buffs drop the second game 5-21, to go 1-1 on the season.

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